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18 people are interested
Program Coordinator - Empower Young Women to achieve College Success!
ORGANIZATION: The Pearl Club
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18 people are interested
The Program Coordinator is a part-time opportunity (up to 10/hrs week) and is responsible for successful coordination and implementation of our programming. This includes working with our College Readiness Facilitator and Allied Professional Partners (AAPs), coordinating community service activities, college tours, and engaging events for students, support with recruiting and selection of students, data entry, supporting with fundraising activities and initiatives and support with major events and other tasks as necessary. The Program Coordinator will also support with social media and telling our story and create visual aids. The Program Coordinator will be a direct link to program outcomes should stay current on college access/retention best practices.
Position Requirements:
Bachelor’s degree or higher; graduate student pursuing degrees in education, higher education, nonprofit, leadership, counseling, urban studies, community development or related field
Must be able to commit for at least 6-months
Experience in urban environments, self-motivation and initiative
Passion for the success of young women and higher education
Organized and poised with strong communication and presentation skills, attention to detail and event planning experience
Experience in recruiting and interviewing (preferred)
Punctual, organized, goal oriented and an independent self-starter
Knowledgeable of Microsoft Office Suite, Google Drive and other online data-driven platforms
Ability to work independently and possessing initiative and creativity
Flexible schedule, during school hours and evenings
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About The Pearl Club
Location:
49 S Clinton Street, East Orange, NJ 07018, US
Mission Statement
The Pearl Club is a 501(c)3 organization that has a mission to educate, empower and support young women to overcome poverty by fostering advanced educational pursuits.
Description
We offer the School of College Success (SCS) to empower young women to overcome poverty by earning a post-secondary degree and enter the workforce.
The School of College Success provides support and academic enrichment to assist and guide students through college to graduation. Specifically, SCS provides:
Be a College Student for a Week: All students have the opportunity to prepare for college through an authentic college experience.
Pre-College Assistance: Incoming freshman students receive transition support to ensure that they are registered for classes, have completed all financial aid requirements, secured housing, and are ready to begin their first semester.
College Enrichment and Mentorship: During the academic school year, all college students receive ongoing coaching and assistance.
College Success Goals: Each year, college students are given 8-10 College Success Goals to ensure they remain on the path to college graduation and intentional about their plans post-college graduation.
Emergency Financial Assistance: Students who have been enrolled in TPCU for at least a year and have at least a 2.5 college GPA will have the opportunity to receive emergency support up to $1000.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
49 S Clinton StreetEast Orange, NJ 07018
DATE POSTED
June 20, 2017
SKILLS
- Data Entry
- Fundraising
- Social Media / Blogging
- Public Speaking
- Multi-Tasking
- Community Outreach
GOOD FOR
N/A
REQUIREMENTS
- Must be at least 18
- Orientation or Training
- 10 hours a week